next-gen
adjective
: of or relating to a potential, forthcoming, or brand-new version of an existing product or technology : next-generation
next-gen medicines
Next-gen tactical lasers will likely be electrically-powered and diode-pumped, since chemical lasers require storage and transport of heavy ingredients.—
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Eric AdamsThose plans could include solar panels, modern heating and cooling systems, and next-gen tech to support a fleet of electric-powered buses.—Justin Engel
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The Helios Neo 16 is a 2026 powerhouse featuring the Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX and the next-gen Nvidia GeForce RTX 5070 Ti.
—Juhi Wadia, PC Magazine, 27 Apr. 2026
There are humble family-run spots and next-gen tasting menus from Mirazur alum, on both the French and Italian side of the border.
—Megan Spurrell, Condé Nast Traveler, 24 Apr. 2026
The initiative also builds on prior research that projects up to 13 million metric tons of next-gen and T2T materials will enter the market by 2030.
—Alexandra Harrell, Footwear News, 23 Apr. 2026
The next-gen robot navigates the site independently to capture 360-degree photos and track project progress, thereby supporting safety monitoring.
—Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 23 Apr. 2026
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Juhi Wadia, PC Magazine, 27 Apr. 2026
There are humble family-run spots and next-gen tasting menus from Mirazur alum, on both the French and Italian side of the border.
—Megan Spurrell, Condé Nast Traveler, 24 Apr. 2026
The initiative also builds on prior research that projects up to 13 million metric tons of next-gen and T2T materials will enter the market by 2030.
—Alexandra Harrell, Footwear News, 23 Apr. 2026
The next-gen robot navigates the site independently to capture 360-degree photos and track project progress, thereby supporting safety monitoring.
—Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 23 Apr. 2026
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“Next-gen.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/next-gen. Accessed 4 May. 2026.
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